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Condition
Radial Polydactyly
Radial polydactyly, also called “thumb duplication” or “split thumb”, occurs when a child is born with a second complete or partial thumb on the side of their hand. Extra fingers can be located anywhere on the hand.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Boston Patient Angel Helps Spread Holiday Cheer
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/Angel-StoryAngel is receiving burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Patient Story
Myles Gets His First Prosthesis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Myles-Gets-His-First-ProsthesisMyles, 8, gets his first prosthetic arm.
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Patient Story
More Than Medicine: How Shriners Children's Helped David Find Confidence and Community
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/David-Amniotic-Band-Syndrome-CareFor as long as he can remember, David has never let his hand difference hold him back.
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Patient Story
Emery’s Orthopedics Team Focuses on Giving Her a Future of Function
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/EmeryEmery's hand and upper extremities orthopedic team is providing the care she needs to live her life to the fullest.
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Specialty Clinics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Salt-Lake-City/Our-Care/Specialty-ClinicsShriners Children's Salt Lake City holds specialty clinics for a number of the pediatric conditions we treat
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Patient Story
Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Juan Diego
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/International-Patient-Ambassador--Juan-DiegoJuan Diego, 18, was burned in an electrical accident when he was 13, leaving his hands seriously disfigured.
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Patient Story
From Orthotics to Athletics: How Shriners Children’s Helps Zane Chase His Dreams
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Zane-Limb-Difference-CareBorn with a limb difference affecting both legs and one arm, Zane is breaking barriers (and orthotics) as he plays every sport he loves.
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Patient Story
Juan Diego is Back in the House
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/11/Juan-DiegoWhether he is working with his therapist, getting ready for surgery or having fun with other patients, Juan Diego can always be seen sporting his signature smile.
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Patient Story
Let's Play Ball
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/Lets-Play-BallPatient Charlie gets a custom glove from Wilson Sporting Goods to help him play baseball.
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